The
brook trout
is Minnesota's only native stream
trout.
It is found in Lake Superior and many North Shore streams as well as small
creeks in southeastern Minnesota and occasionally in other parts of the
state (MN DNR,
2014). Though it generally does not reach a large size, it is, never the
less, a popular sport fish in Minnesota. The state record for brook trout
is 6 pounds, 5 ounces
(MN DNR,2014). However, those in streams rarely exceed one pound.

The
rainbow trout.
though frequently stocked in Minnesota waters, is native to the Pacific
Northwest, and the
brown trout,
also now found in many Minnesota streams, is originally from Europe. The
cutthroat
trout,
native to the western states, is not found in Minnesota.